What VCs look for in Startups — Interview with a startup analyst
Ever wonder how venture capital funds analyse startups and decide which ones they back 🧐
"Startups are making a lot of common mistakes … the key reasons for investing are the team, exit strategy, business model, problem they are trying to solve, and their competitive advantage is extremely important." – Michail Lapidus, Business Analyst at Paralect
After 5 years of analysing startups for a VC fund Michail shares his insights around:
💡 What factors VCs really focus on
🐑 Why VCs seem to have such a herd mentality
🤔 How founders without a strong VC network can get seen
And why he's excited to be working in a product team after all he's seen from the venture side 💪
Catch the full interview on YouTube or listen to the podcast. Enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing these insights. One thing I've noticed is that founders often focus heavily on the idea itself, while investors tend to spend more time evaluating the team, market size, and ability to execute. Even a great idea can struggle without the right people and a clear path to growth. Was there one factor that consistently stood out among the startups that ultimately secured funding?